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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1913
Page
7
An article argues a cold in the head is acute catarrh that should be treated with Peruna. It warns neglect leads to chronic catarrh and lasting effects, urging early doses and frequent use, with dosage guidelines for different ages and severities.
A quick method to sharpen a knife without tools by pulling the edge across the unglazed bottom of a crock or pottery jar. The technique uses the jar’s rough surface to hone the blade and restore sharpness.
Leadville Colorado samples and assay prices for gold silver lead zinc and copper. Mailing envelopes and full info on request. Control and area solicited. National Bank ad panel.
A simple appetizer precedes the main course. Toast saltines then spread with deviled ham. Top with a thin slice of Swiss cheese, a pinch of salt and paprika. Warm in oven until cheese softens. Serve hot on individual plates with one or two crackers each.
North Bangor New York and Ann Arbor Michigan letters praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for treating female weakness headaches backache and irregular bleeding. Advertises proven cures and urges others to try the remedy.
An octogenarian reflects on three life milestones from boy to young man to man and finally to old man. He recalls the sting of being called old and would rather endure a facial blow than hear the word old, noting years of wrinkles and aging.
Isabel Gordon Curtis expands her husband Francis Curtis sketch into a novel set in New York. The tale follows two men who gamble a future on a decisive poker hand and the ensuing careers shaped by that outcome.
Dodo Birch recalls Temple Stanyon borrowing money from Mr Addison with whom he lived. Stanyon shifted to blindly accept Addison's views, prompting Addison to demand either opposition or repayment of the loan. The observer notes the change in Stanyon's behavior and Addison's displeasure over the financial dispute.
Quote from A C Bartlett warns against changing employers or business ventures unless certain a mistake was made. The maxim cautions against pursuing uncertain bets and stresses confidence in one’s current path.
Squinchley is told he is not as big a fool as he looks while Mr. Lingerling is urged to end the night. The dialogue critiques him as a sport and confidence man after papers label him a dead beat.
A wry remark by Thomas Paine notes the fine line between the sublime and the ridiculous. He observes that one step up from the sublime becomes ridiculous, and one step above the ridiculous returns to the sublime.
A comical exchange frames a modern girl asking why love was not spoken aloud and a youth replying he could not find a postcard with suitable words. The banter plays on missed communication and era of handwritten notes.
The sun bath is very popular in several German cities where tickets can be bought like surf baths in America. A sun bath ticket grants a disrobing room a bathing suit and a place in the sun.
Marine Eye Remedy promises quick relief for red weak and watery eyes with granulated lids. The product claims non patent medicine status and medical use in practice, offered to the public by the Marine Eye Remedy Co of Chicago in 25c and 6c bottles with aseptic tubes available.
A Detroit Free Press item recalls an amusing dispute between a mother in one flat and another in the building over practice times. The upstairs mother complains about vocal lessons disturbing her son’s corner practice, prompting a request to relocate practice hours.
Distemper in horses and dogs of all ages and stages cured or prevented by Spahn's Distemper Cure. Each bottle guaranteed. Over 500,000 bottles sold last year at 50 cents and 1 dollar. Available from druggists or by mail from Spahn Med. Co. Goshen, Indiana. Agents wanted and free book offered.
A note from the Atchisor Globe states there is no record of a statesman dying from overwork after an election, reflecting wide historical uncertainty about such claims.
An advertisement touts Bromo Quinine as a laxative and cold remedy. It promises cure in one day for a cold and two days for grip. The copy features the signature of E. W. Grove and lists a price of 25 cents.
Mrs Neugold remarks on switching doctors while a judge comments on treatments. The ad promotes PAZO OINTMENT claiming relief for itching, bleeding or prolapsing piles in 6 to 14 days with a money back guarantee from the druggist.
Ambrose Crosslets quotes a judge noting that some fellers keep hands in pockets while others wear diamond rings, highlighting playful courtroom humor about appearances.
It cures hot and sweating feet with calluses and swelling and relieves aching feet. Sold by all druggists for 25c. Do not substitute. Trial package available. Allen S. Olmsted LeRoy New York.
A fragment from an old page features quotes about etiquette and politeness. Mrs Knox notes a boy named Jimmy striking Waldo with a club in a humorous exchange. A later line mocks those who complain without substance.
An advertisement touts Red Cross Ball Blue as the best blu ing value in the world, claiming it makes the laundress smile.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions wills and Mrs Winslow, a booth advertisement and a page marker with 08. Details are unclear but indicate an advertisement reference to a booth or display item possibly in a fair or market context.
A one acre area near the Royal Exchange Bank and Mansion House is described as the world’s busiest spot. Estimates show at least 500000 people and 650000 vehicles pass daily for five days each week.
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